2022 BMW 5 Series vs 2023 Subaru WRX
Overview | |
MSRP$54,200 | MSRP$30,605 |
Average price$41,240 | Average price$31,462 |
Listings244 | Listings355 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 |
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2022 BMW 5 Series Reviews Summary | |
2023 Subaru WRX Reviews SummarySubaru's image is centered around rugged station wagons, outdoor activities, and cute dogs, but the automaker also has a sporty side—exemplified by the 2023 Subaru WRX. The WRX first appeared in the 1990s as a homologation special for the World Rally Championship (WRC), which at the time required cars to be closely related to production models. Subaru viewed rallying as the perfect way to show off its all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles so, after a trial with the Legacy midsize sedan, it launched the Impreza-based WRX with the goal of becoming more competitive. It worked: Subaru has won multiple rally championships and the WRX has endeared it to car enthusiasts. Subaru didn't begin selling the WRX in the United States until the 2002 model year, but it's remained a fixture of the automaker's U.S. lineup every since, competing against other sporty compact cars like the Honda Civic Si, Hyundai Elantra N, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Jetta GLI, and other derivatives of those models. The current, fourth-generation WRX was introduced for the 2022 model year, so there are no changes to report for 2023. The lineup includes base, Premium, Limited, and GT trim levels. For this review, we drove the WRX GT, which sits at the top of the range. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine2.4L 271 hp H4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower271 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City25 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 248 hp I4 | Engine Name2.4L 271 hp H4 |
Torque257 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | Torque258 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower248 hp @ 5200 rpm | Horsepower271 hp @ 5600 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway33 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space14.0 cu ft | Cargo Space12.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight3783 lbs | Curb Weight3431 lbs |
Height58.2 in | Height57.8 in |
Length195.8 in | Length183.8 in |
Width83.7 in | Width79.3 in |
Wheelbase117.1 in | Wheelbase105.1 in |
Maximum Payload800 lbs | Maximum Payload1189 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $54,200 | $30,605 |
Average price | $41,240 | $31,462 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | Subaru's image is centered around rugged station wagons, outdoor activities, and cute dogs, but the automaker also has a sporty side—exemplified by the 2023 Subaru WRX. The WRX first appeared in the 1990s as a homologation special for the World Rally Championship (WRC), which at the time required cars to be closely related to production models. Subaru viewed rallying as the perfect way to show off its all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles so, after a trial with the Legacy midsize sedan, it launched the Impreza-based WRX with the goal of becoming more competitive. It worked: Subaru has won multiple rally championships and the WRX has endeared it to car enthusiasts. Subaru didn't begin selling the WRX in the United States until the 2002 model year, but it's remained a fixture of the automaker's U.S. lineup every since, competing against other sporty compact cars like the Honda Civic Si, Hyundai Elantra N, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Jetta GLI, and other derivatives of those models. The current, fourth-generation WRX was introduced for the 2022 model year, so there are no changes to report for 2023. The lineup includes base, Premium, Limited, and GT trim levels. For this review, we drove the WRX GT, which sits at the top of the range. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 2.4L 271 hp H4 |
Drive Train | RWD | AWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | 271 hp @ 5600 rpm |
MPG City | 25 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 248 hp I4 | 2.4L 271 hp H4 |
Torque | 257 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm | 258 lb-ft @ 2000 rpm |
Horsepower | 248 hp @ 5200 rpm | 271 hp @ 5600 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 33 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 14.0 cu ft | 12.5 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3783 lbs | 3431 lbs |
Height | 58.2 in | 57.8 in |
Length | 195.8 in | 183.8 in |
Width | 83.7 in | 79.3 in |
Wheelbase | 117.1 in | 105.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 800 lbs | 1189 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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